Strategic Plan Goal 3: To strengthen and advance the institutional reputation.

We will provide a world-class educational experience that is recognized for applied education, student placement outcomes and sustainability practices.  

Objective 3.1: Be a recognized college for student placement outcomes.

We will advance world-class education to enable our graduates to be agile in the market, whether seeking employment or furthering their education.

Strategy/outcome Core Value Measure Baseline (2022-23) Targets
        2026 2028 2030
An internship or other real-world component is required for all four- year degree programs. Hands-on Learning Percentage of bachelor degree seeking graduates who completed a paid internship or clinical.       100%
Percentage of bachelor degree programs with an internship, clinical, or other real world requirement       100%
Improved student placement. Hands-on Learning Percent graduate placement within 12 months after graduation.  65.6% 73% 82% 90%
Recognized by peers, accreditors, and/or public/private partners for applied learning. Hands-on Learning          
Recognized by US News and World Report and other ranking agencies for applied education. Hands-on Learning Improved US News and World Report ranking for Regional Colleges. Rank #26      
Recognized by US News and World Report for Applied Education. Not listed NA NA Listed

Objective 3.2: Be a recognized college for sustainability

We believe sustainability, in all its facets, is paramount to SUNY Morrisville’s future and strive to be recognized leaders in areas of environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

Strategy/outcome  Core Value  Measure  Baseline (2022-23)  Targets 
        2026 2028 2030
Achieve recognition as a top performing college for sustainability.  Sustainability  AASHE Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (stars)  Unranked  Bronze Rating  Silver Rating  Gold Rating 
Achieve recognition as a top performing college for environmental conservation.  Sustainability  The Princeton Review Green College Rankings  Unranked  Earn “Green College” distinction    Earn “Top 50 Green Colleges” distinction 
Achieve recognition as a top performing college for social mobility.  Diversity  US News and World Report Top Performers on Social Mobility Rankings 0 Regional Colleges North  Rank # 26  Rank #20  Rank #15  Rank # 10 
Achieve recognition as a top performing college for community engagement.  Community           
Achieve recognition as a top performing regional college.  Hands-On Learning  US News and World Report ranking for Regional Colleges North.  Rank #26  Rank #22  Rank #18  Rank #14 
Forbes America’s Top (500) Colleges   Unranked  Unranked  Unranked  Ranked